Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021
These are the riverside restaurants, gnocchi havens and intimate degustation spots you flocked to this year.
Whether you're craving top-notch dumplings, a french feast or Japanese bites by the river, Brisbane has just what you're looking for. And, in a year that threw everything it could at us (yes, again), good food was often an ace respite from the day-to-day chaos.
You were constantly searching for new and exciting places to try in 2021 — and these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants of the year provide a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit (either for the first time or the fifth).
Use this list as a look back on some of your favourite eats of the year — and as a guide to planning your first meal of 2022.
Image: Same Same.
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RestaurantNota
224 Given Terrace, Paddington
A fancy, yet affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site serving snacks from $5.
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RestaurantMei Wei
Treasury Casino, Corner Of George And Queen Streets, Brisbane
Brisbane's underground dumpling bar is serving up potstickers, dim sum and barbecued meats.
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RestaurantGreca
Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
A Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves precinct.
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RestaurantYoko Dining
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A sprawling riverside restaurant with Japanese food and cocktails.
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RestaurantBisou Bisou
458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
The all-day French restaurant with an oyster and caviar bar.
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RestaurantIl Gancio - CLOSED
1015 Sandgate Road, Toombul
This Italian spot is serving up cheese wheel pasta and other Italian favourites in Brisbane's north.
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RestaurantBianca
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
The Same Same crew has opened a neighbouring trattoria in Ada Lane, serving up Italian dishes with an Aussie twist.
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BarOTTO Brisbane
Sidon Street, South Brisbane
The revamped site now features three Otto ventures, including its restaurant, a waterside bar and an events space.
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RestaurantSame Same
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A two-storey Thai eatery in Ada Lane from the Longtime crew.
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RestaurantBeirut Bazaar
111 Boundary Street, West End
This new West End eatery serves up Lebanese mezze, savoury pastries, cocktails and shawarma.
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RestaurantNgon
233 Given Terrace, Paddington
A neighbourhood Vietnamese restaurant serving up duck curries, pho and golden custard buns.
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RestaurantStanley
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A two-level Cantonese bar and restaurant at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves.
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RestaurantMadame Wu
Upper Plaza Level, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Let Madame Wu give you a real taste of Asian dining, with the occasional gastronomic thrill and a view to match.
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RestaurantE'cco Bistro
63 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
After 22 years on Boundary Street, this Brisbane dining institution has a new home in Newstead.
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RestaurantRestaurant Dan Arnold
959 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
A French fine diner in the heart of Fortitude Valley.
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RestaurantOne Fish Two Fish
708 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point's new home of fish 'n' chips.
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RestaurantJoy
694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
This cosy Bakery Lane restaurant only seats ten at the chef's table.
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RestaurantMaude
16 Eva Street, Coorparoo
Healthy and hearty brunch fare in an airy setting on leafy Eva Street.
